outpaced, keeping on when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and not quicken towards finish
always towards rear
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
with leader, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
Hidden Jewel stands out and is a confident choice to beat Gaudalpin, with Llamadas and Our Little Secret to be considered for a place as well. Hidden Jewel has a first-rate chance of opening his account after some decent efforts against better opposition this term. Bryan McMahon's colt improved out of all recognition when only beaten a head by Pivotal Flame in a valuable sales race at Doncaster, meeting the winner on over four stone worse terms than in a handicap. He got bogged down in the very testing conditions at Haydock next time but still managed to finish third, and a reproduction of those efforts should suffice. Gaudalpin has been placed in minor company and has it to do based on a lacklustre effort here last time, while Llamadas will do well to give weight to the selection. Our Little Secret is slowly getting the hang of things and may be involved for a while at least, but Hidden Jewel can shine in this company.
